Substance abuse does not discriminate. Professionals such as lawyers, politicians, businesswomen, doctors, and others in healthcare may struggle with drugs or alcohol. The alcohol addiction treatment center at Crossroads for Women Maine offers gender-responsive, customized treatment plans to meet the individual needs of today’s professional women. We offer a combination of addiction treatment therapy, counseling, wellness services, holistic…
Recovery from an eating disorder is not easy. Engaging in intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment at Crossroads for Women Maine gives women a fighting chance to achieve lifelong recovery. In our comfortable and caring treatment center, women continue to build life skills and essential coping methods to create a healthy, happy lifestyle. We use gender-responsive…
With mental health concerns on the rise, so are concerns related to relapses for both addiction and eating disorders. These are uncharted times, and at Crossroads for Women Maine, we want to make sure we are always offering women the help they need in their recovery, no matter the circumstances. Unfortunately, however, relapse is a…
When a woman suffers from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it affects her mind, body, and soul. Many addiction treatment programs only address the physical effects of substance abuse, leaving many women at a loss for dealing with the damage to her mind and soul. However, with the help of a holistic treatment program,…
There’s a significant amount of pressure on women during the holidays. With constant demands on your time and energy, this merry time of year can positively and negatively impact your mental health. It’s critical to take a step back and regroup if you’ve begun to feel overwhelmed or stressed during this time. Doing so will…
The holidays are a fantastic time of the year, where people can gather with friends and family members. However, at the same time, this season comes with its fair share of stress and anxiety, leading to challenges for women in recovery. Between financial strain, unrealistic expectations, and reunions with old friends and family who you…
SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a form of depression linked to the changes in the season. In most cases, the person’s seasonal depression appears and disappears around the same time each year. For many people, these symptoms may begin in autumn and continue throughout the winter, draining your energy and making you highly emotional.…
Thanksgiving is a time for eating with and being with the people you love. However, if you don’t drink or use drugs because you’re in recovery for addiction, this holiday poses a real challenge. Alcohol can play a significant role in many Thanksgiving celebrations in our country. As a result, navigating the holiday without alcohol…
Each person needs life skills to navigate through the hurdles and stresses of everyday life. Some individuals think that these abilities will come naturally alongside life experiences. However, sometimes the opposite is true. If you’ve been battling an addiction or a mental health condition, you may not have developed the life skills you need to…
One of the best experiences in this lifetime is motherhood. Being around your children day in and day out can be fantastic. However, when you’re juggling your career, societal pressure, and parenthood, many moms feel drained and overwhelmed. If you’re also adding addiction recovery to your life, the process can seem daunting. Because women tend…
